(Fred's Work)
Article 1: "LONG WINTER PROVES PERILOUS FOR SETTLERS"
It hasn't been nearly a year already, and the Plymouth settlers are still finding themselves in grave danger in this long winter season. Many Pilgrims have died halfway through the winter, and many more are catching diseases. Although they don't know what's going on with them, a few Native Americans do.
"Well I think that the main problem," says Chief Has No Name, "is that they don't ask for help. We'd be more than happy to teach them how to grow corn and help them survive, but they insist that they can do it on their own."
After a brief "duh" moment, the Pilgrims finally buckled down and asked the Natives for their help, and sure enough, the death rates are going down a significant amount. And more recently, more Pilgrims set off on a journey to the new world to begin their new life as well.
"Dear Abigail" section:
Dear Abigail,
I just recently settled down in the colony of Maryland with my family. They are all hyped up about the new life we were promised when we came here. All of them but me, that is. I'm just gonna come out and say it; I miss England. I miss tea, our funny accents, and even King George's ridiculously harsh laws. What would you suggest that I do to fight off this depression? -Homesick Pilgrim
Homesick Pilgrim,
Get over yourself. You are down there in the colonies having the time of your life while I'm stuck up here doing these advice columns week after week, trying to help stupid twits like you cope with everyday problems. It's always homesick this and divorced that. Just get over it and never write me again. -Abigail
Personal:
Cheerio, Ladies. I'm a stranger in a new land and I could use some help finding love. So if you want to make a little colony of our own, you just get on the S.S. Awesome and help me sail to my destiny. -Single and Shipwrecked.
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(Cody's work)
Outline.
I. Building New France
1. Explorers and Missionaries
a. France claims in land in Canada which is called New France.
b. Attempted to convert Native Americans to Christians with little success.
2. Furs, Trapping, and Fishing.
a. French explorers and fur traders traveled inland with help of Native American allies
b. People abandoned farming for more profitable trapping and trading.
3. An Empire Slowly Expands
a. King Louis XIV wanted to strengthen royal power and boost revenues (income from taxes from his overseas empires)
b. Sent soldiers and more settlers including women to North America.
Checkpoint Question : Why did French settlers abandon farming in favor of fur trapping and trading?
Answer: It was more profitable than farming.
II. The 13 English Colonies
1. Establishing the First Colonies
a. The English built their first permanent colony in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607.
b. In the early years many died from starvation and disease the rest survived with the help of friendly natives.
2. The English Colonies Grow
a.in the 1600's and 1700's the English had established a total of 13 colonies
b.Settlers spent their early years trying to survive, Quickly abandoning dreams of finding riches like gold and silver.
3. Governing the Colonies.
a. English monarchs asserted control over their American colonies as the rulers of Spain and France did.
b. Royal governors were appointed to oversee colonial affairs and had parliament pass laws to regulate colonial trade.
Checkpoint Question: For what reasons were the 13 English colonies established?
Answer: The 13 english colonies were established in hopes for profit.
III. Struggling for Power
1. Competing for Colonies.
a. By the late 1600's French claims had included present-day Canada as well as much of present day central United States.
b. Spanish had moved north claiming present day Texas and Florida while the English and Dutch maintained colonies along the east coast.
2. Bitter Rivalry Turns to War
a. In 1754 a war between two powers surfaced called the French and Indian War until 1763 was known worldwide as the seven years war.
b. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris officially ended the worldwide war.
Checkpoint Question: Why was the French and Indian War fought?
Answer: The French and Indian War was fought to decide which of Britain or France would become the stronger power in North America, each side relying on its colonists and Indian allies to fight.
England (section 3)
(Fred's Work)Article 1:
"LONG WINTER PROVES PERILOUS FOR SETTLERS"
It hasn't been nearly a year already, and the Plymouth settlers are still finding themselves in grave danger in this long winter season. Many Pilgrims have died halfway through the winter, and many more are catching diseases. Although they don't know what's going on with them, a few Native Americans do.
"Well I think that the main problem," says Chief Has No Name, "is that they don't ask for help. We'd be more than happy to teach them how to grow corn and help them survive, but they insist that they can do it on their own."
After a brief "duh" moment, the Pilgrims finally buckled down and asked the Natives for their help, and sure enough, the death rates are going down a significant amount. And more recently, more Pilgrims set off on a journey to the new world to begin their new life as well.
"Dear Abigail" section:
Dear Abigail,
I just recently settled down in the colony of Maryland with my family. They are all hyped up about the new life we were promised when we came here. All of them but me, that is. I'm just gonna come out and say it; I miss England. I miss tea, our funny accents, and even King George's ridiculously harsh laws. What would you suggest that I do to fight off this depression? -Homesick Pilgrim
Homesick Pilgrim,
Get over yourself. You are down there in the colonies having the time of your life while I'm stuck up here doing these advice columns week after week, trying to help stupid twits like you cope with everyday problems. It's always homesick this and divorced that. Just get over it and never write me again. -Abigail
Personal:
Cheerio, Ladies. I'm a stranger in a new land and I could use some help finding love. So if you want to make a little colony of our own, you just get on the S.S. Awesome and help me sail to my destiny. -Single and Shipwrecked.
_
(Cody's work)
Outline.
I. Building New France
1. Explorers and Missionaries
a. France claims in land in Canada which is called New France.
b. Attempted to convert Native Americans to Christians with little success.
2. Furs, Trapping, and Fishing.
a. French explorers and fur traders traveled inland with help of Native American allies
b. People abandoned farming for more profitable trapping and trading.
3. An Empire Slowly Expands
a. King Louis XIV wanted to strengthen royal power and boost revenues (income from taxes from his overseas empires)
b. Sent soldiers and more settlers including women to North America.
Checkpoint Question : Why did French settlers abandon farming in favor of fur trapping and trading?
Answer: It was more profitable than farming.
II. The 13 English Colonies
1. Establishing the First Colonies
a. The English built their first permanent colony in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607.
b. In the early years many died from starvation and disease the rest survived with the help of friendly natives.
2. The English Colonies Grow
a.in the 1600's and 1700's the English had established a total of 13 colonies
b.Settlers spent their early years trying to survive, Quickly abandoning dreams of finding riches like gold and silver.
3. Governing the Colonies.
a. English monarchs asserted control over their American colonies as the rulers of Spain and France did.
b. Royal governors were appointed to oversee colonial affairs and had parliament pass laws to regulate colonial trade.
Checkpoint Question: For what reasons were the 13 English colonies established?
Answer: The 13 english colonies were established in hopes for profit.
III. Struggling for Power
1. Competing for Colonies.
a. By the late 1600's French claims had included present-day Canada as well as much of present day central United States.
b. Spanish had moved north claiming present day Texas and Florida while the English and Dutch maintained colonies along the east coast.
2. Bitter Rivalry Turns to War
a. In 1754 a war between two powers surfaced called the French and Indian War until 1763 was known worldwide as the seven years war.
b. In 1763 the Treaty of Paris officially ended the worldwide war.
Checkpoint Question: Why was the French and Indian War fought?
Answer: The French and Indian War was fought to decide which of Britain or France would become the stronger power in North America, each side relying on its colonists and Indian allies to fight.